{"id":3789,"date":"2017-04-01T21:59:48","date_gmt":"2017-04-01T18:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/?p=3789"},"modified":"2017-07-17T18:47:31","modified_gmt":"2017-07-17T15:47:31","slug":"pesto-cupcakes-with-cream-cheese-frosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/en\/recipes\/desserts\/muffins-and-cupcakes\/pesto-cupcakes-with-cream-cheese-frosting\/","title":{"rendered":"Pesto Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Ad 3 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8204055174938380\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2323002750\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cherry-tomatoes.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6354\" src=\"http:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cherry-tomatoes.png\" alt=\"Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cherry-tomatoes\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cherry-tomatoes-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cherry-tomatoes-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cherry-tomatoes-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cherry-tomatoes-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cherry-tomatoes-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cherry-tomatoes-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cherry-tomatoes-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cherry-tomatoes-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cherry-tomatoes.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For a change I decided to make savoury cupcakes &#8211; with basil pesto and cream cheese frosting. I have always liked the combination of basil and tomatoes &#8211; they go\u00a0so well together and are so&#8230; Italian. When I take a bite off one of these corn flour cupcakes with my eyes closed, I can almost see myself sitting in the shade of a Tuscany villa overlooking the picturesque Italian countryside and feeling the summer zephyr through my hair. The cherry tomato pops in my mouth, as juicy as can be, and I lose myself in the taste and texture, getting such a huge smile on my face that I can shame every self-respecting toothpaste advertising lady. Ok, you get the gist.<\/p>\n<!-- Start GADSWPV-3.9 --><div id=\"ga_os_10859895\" style=\"text-align: center; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;\">\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n     apntag.anq.push(function() {\r\n        apntag.showTag('ga_os_10859895');\r\n        });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<br><!-- End GADSWPV-3.9 --><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These pesto cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and cherry tomatoes are perfect for breakfast or a midday snack. Their almost sugar-free (only 2 tbsp. are needed) texture and the use of corn flour make them healthier. It&#8217;s not necessary to spoil ourselves always with sweet treats, we can achieve the same effect by having some savoury as well.<a href=\"http:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cream-cheese.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6357\" src=\"http:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cream-cheese.png\" alt=\"Basil and Cream Cheese Cupcakes\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cream-cheese-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cream-cheese-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cream-cheese-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cream-cheese-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cream-cheese-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cream-cheese-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cream-cheese-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cream-cheese-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cream-cheese.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Ingredients for 12 pesto cupcakes:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>180 g plain flour<\/li>\n<li>50 g corn flour<\/li>\n<li>160 ml milk<\/li>\n<li>2 eggs<\/li>\n<li>30 g butter, melted<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp. sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 tsp baking powder<\/li>\n<li>Pinch of salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">For the cream cheese and pesto frosting:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>125 g cream cheese<\/li>\n<li>100 g basil pesto<\/li>\n<li>12 cherry tomatoes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cherry-tomatoes.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6356\" title=\"Quick Savory Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting\" src=\"http:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cherry-tomatoes.png\" alt=\"Quick Savory Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cherry-tomatoes-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cherry-tomatoes-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cherry-tomatoes-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cherry-tomatoes-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cherry-tomatoes-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cherry-tomatoes-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cherry-tomatoes-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cherry-tomatoes-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-cherry-tomatoes.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/referral\/?ref=PRMZJZJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/btn.bfrl.us\/refer\/refer-a-friend-facebook.png\" alt=\"BeFrugal Members\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Preparation:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1. <span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\">Preheat the oven to 180<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\">\u00b0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\">C<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\"> and line a<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"muffin tin\" href=\"http:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/refer\/metal-muffin-tin-12-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">muffin tin<\/a><\/span> with cupcake liners<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\">. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\">2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\">, milk and melted<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\">butter<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\"> until well combined<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\">. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\">Pour the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\">mixture into<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\"> the paper<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\"> baskets and bake for about <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\">25 minutes. L<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\">ea<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\">ve them to cool on a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"cooling rack\" href=\"http:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/refer\/cooling-racks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">cooling rack<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX222883791\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX222883791\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cream-cheese.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6355\" src=\"http:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cream-cheese.png\" alt=\"Savory Muffins with Corn Flour and Pesto\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cream-cheese-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cream-cheese-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cream-cheese-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cream-cheese-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cream-cheese-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cream-cheese-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cream-cheese-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cream-cheese-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcakes-with-pesto-and-cream-cheese.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Prepare the pesto and cream cheese frosting:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Beat the cream cheese and pesto until a smooth mixture. Pipe on top of the muffins and decorate with cherry tomatoes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-pesto-and-cream-cheese.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6358\" src=\"http:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-pesto-and-cream-cheese.png\" alt=\"Cream Cheese and Pesto Cupcakes\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-pesto-and-cream-cheese-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-pesto-and-cream-cheese-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-pesto-and-cream-cheese-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/harryandlexy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cupcake-with-pesto-and-cream-cheese-400x267.png 400w, 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